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Pete Carroll

Pete Carroll is an American football coach known for successful tenures in college football and the National Football League.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Pete Carroll is an American football coach who won both a college national championship at USC and a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.

What it is

Pete Carroll is a longtime football coach, born September 15, 1951, in San Francisco. He played college football as a defensive back before entering coaching. He is one of only three coaches to win both a college national championship and a Super Bowl.

Key details

Carroll coached USC from 2001 to 2009, winning two national championships and seven straight Pac-10 titles. In the NFL, he led the Seattle Seahawks from 2010 to 2023, winning Super Bowl XLVIII. He was fired by Seattle in January 2024 and became head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025.

Why it matters

Carroll’s rare sweep of college and pro titles cements his legacy as one of the most successful coaches in American football. His high-energy, player-centred style influenced coaching across both levels.

In short

  • One of only three coaches to win both a college national title and a Super Bowl.
  • Won two national championships at USC and Super Bowl XLVIII with Seattle.
  • Coached the Seahawks from 2010–2023, then the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025.
  • Known for an energetic, player-focused leadership approach.

Quick questions

Who is Pete Carroll?
Pete Carroll is an American football coach best known for winning national championships at USC and a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.
What teams did Pete Carroll coach?
He coached the New York Jets, New England Patriots, USC Trojans, Seattle Seahawks, and Las Vegas Raiders.
When was Pete Carroll born?
He was born on September 15, 1951, in San Francisco, California.

Sources

  1. Seattle Seahawks — https://www.seahawks.com/team/coaches-roster/all-time/pete-carroll
    Supports: Dates of Seahawks tenure, Super Bowl win, division titles, postseason record, USC achievements.
  2. The Seattle Times — https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/finding-pete-carroll-a-tour-of-his-bay-area-home-uncovers-the-essence-of-the-seahawks-coach/
    Supports: Full name, birth date and place, college playing background, and education.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pete-Carroll
    Supports: Appointment as Seahawks head coach and historical note about the 7–9 team reaching the playoffs.
  4. USC Marshall School of Business — https://www.marshall.usc.edu/people/pete-carroll
    Supports: USC record, national championships, NFL achievements, and historical significance.
  5. All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Pete+Carroll/4484
    Supports: Statement that he is one of only three coaches to win both a Super Bowl and a college national championship; Seahawks advisory-role transition and Raiders coaching mention.
  6. Pro Football History — https://pro-football-history.com/coach/56/pete-carroll-bio
    Supports: NFL coaching span, cumulative win-loss record, and Seahawks firing date.